Antonio Bastardo

PHILADELPHIA — After standing pat at the 2014 trade deadline, watching the rest of the league partake in one of baseball's busiest weeks, the Phillies made up for things this year. Trading Marlon Byrd, Antonio Bastardo and Jimmy Rollins during the offseason marked the beginning of the rebuilding process in Philadelphia, but this week the Phillies took a giant leap forward. It's full speed ahead for the rebuild, and the moves they made the past few days will have a tremendous impact on the franchise for years to come. Time will tell if they're good or bad. The most tradable assets the Phillies had were shipped out of town for prospects they hope will one day be part...

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